#ackbang

[lostcauses-noregrets]

Since vampires got left out of my previous fic rec, here's some of the best blood-sucking Eruris for Halloween 🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️

Thicker Than Water by @ladymacbethsspot This one is fabulous. Read it immediately.

 Two Slow Dancers by @queensmooting

Sanctum by @huxandthehound

Clash by elivra

honey down ivory by kimchiimoon

Ambrosia by birdfriend

These Bloody Nights by @imawarlock

A Curious Man by @ackbang

Amour by baccuroth

Datura by @ellabesmirched

Ache by @kaguneko

Red Shift by @seitsen-sarvi and @35grams

Darker Things by @memosfromchuuya

[ahiddenpath]

I received the most wonderful Christmas/New Year letter and package from my dear @ackbang.  LOOK AT ALL THIS KOUSHIRO AND TEN-CHAN, I COULD CRY, IT’S SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

And seriously?!?!?!?!  Koushiro’s 02 CD?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?  I can’t believe it, I’m so pumped!  I love everything, haha look at Ten-chan helping with Kou’s bow tie and Kou all splat on the ground, lol!   And Ten-chan with the laptop is so precious!  I’m blown away by your generosity and kindness ;__;  Thank you so much!  I will take very good care of all this lovely Kou treasure.  Kou...sure...o.

Also, the card contains a beautiful message of self love that I think is so important, especially as a lesson for the year ahead.  

Thank you so very much, Ack!

[doomcheese]

For the lovely @ackbang <3 

[momtaku]

awesome your ask box is open. i just wanted to say i love you and you're beautiful and i think about you a lot.

[kittyboo8015]

oh oh ohohOHOOHOHOHOHO OOHHHHHHHhhhHhHHHHhhhh HAPPY BIRTHHDdaaaaYyyyyyyy toooooooooo UUuuu my most precious of sons i adore you please keep being a good bean. don't ever change. i love you. make today GREAT or eLSE!!!!!!

Thank you so much Dad!!!! I’ll do my best❤️❤️💕💕 I won’t let you down!!!😊😊💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[ask-commander-eyebrows]

Christmas is coming up. What do you want for Christmas, and why is it small, dense, and ugly?

I-- It is not ugly at all, don’t be mean. He... I mean it cleans up nicely and makes for wonderful company.

[ladymacbethsspot]

1, 7, 19

1. If you’re an author, how many WIPs do you currently have? (Be honest!)

Actual WIPs with actual words on a page (not outlines)? 6. Uh. 6. Ish. WIPs are my cryptonite, and that’s really low for me.

7. What’s the last thing you read that made you cry? 

Good question, since honestly not much makes me laugh or cry when reading (I am able to recognize that something is funny/sad it’s just much harder for me to manifest a physical response to written words vs. in-person interactions). But, You’re All I need to Know hit me hard last summer, and I haven’t read serious angst since.

19. What’s your favorite character headcanon? 

I’m really into the idea of Levi being anal retentive about cleaning but not in all situations. Like, it’s not as though he’d be grossed out by normal bodily functions or the kind of ‘dirt’ that comes from hard physical work. He may even...enjoy being dirty...under certain...circumstances. He’d just wash off really carefully later.

I’m also pretty on-board for Erwin’s terrible dad jokes.

[bathtubdefenseattorney]

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[florencetheflowerfairy]

@ackbang replied to your post:  i dunno why i never noticed the kenyako parallel. i rather like that. thanks for sharing.

You’re welcome! :)

I think it’s easy to miss because Miyako’s relationships with her siblings are unfortunately not that well developed. I think I would like Ken x Miyako better if Miyako got more screentime in general. As it is, the writing for the two of them feels pretty unbalanced to me...

But I like that parallel too, and I think it’s something interesting that they have in common. I really want them to be better friends after all!

[valisi-clark]

So when @ackbang gave me creative freedom, she told me a few things that she liked. I sent her YumiKuri, and then I thought: “But she might have wanted Eruri. I’ll write that too.” Thank you, @ackbang , for understanding my brain. 

I’ve wanted to write this Basement scene for a while, but I had to wait until a year after Erwin died to finally do it. It hurts. But I did it. 

Read it here or on AO3.

The Basement

In the basement of the MP headquarters, Erwin lost track of time easily. He didn't know how long he had been chained to the wall. His legs trembled so much that he couldn't stand anymore. The pain was intolerable, and he didn't have a firm grasp on reality anymore.

And he thought of Levi anyway. 

In his mind, he knew that Levi was still fighting. Levi was still pulling strings, directing people, demanding that the war continue, because he wouldn't know what else to do. Erwin knew he would feel the same. If Levi had been taken, Erwin knew he wouldn't be able to rest until Levi was free. Maybe he wouldn't dedicate his entire day to demand Levi's freedom. The uprising couldn't be reduced to a secondary goal. But he would call on connections that he normally refused to use to see Levi free again.  

Without Levi at his side, he was weaker. Levi gave him such strength that he could feel the difference when Levi was near. At the Survey Corps headquarters, he knew when Levi was in the building and when he was away.  

If Levi was gone, Erwin didn't have as much stamina. He couldn't think as clearly. He drank more tea to try and power through paperwork. When Levi was near, Erwin had a cup of tea a day, the one Levi made for him at night. That was all he needed.  

Erwin wanted Levi to be with him. It was selfish. He hated himself for wanting it, for wanting Levi to take part in the interrogation only to have him near. But it was true. He imagined Levi chained next time him, cursing quietly, suffering the same way.  

That's what he had done to Levi anyway. He had allowed Levi to suffer at his side since he took him from the Underground.  

Erwin tried to swallow, but his mouth was too dry. He lifted his head, and he felt the sensation of stones rolling around in his skull. One eye was swollen shut, but he saw the water cup on his right side. He was unable to reach it with his left arm. It had been placed on the side with his stump purposely. Legally, they weren't supposed to deny water unless the prisoner was being actively interrogated. But they put the water cup on his armless side.  

Soon, they might come back and dump a bucket of water over him. It would sting some of his fresh wounds, but he would be able to drink what dropped from his hair.  

They said they would hang him the next day. The gallows were being built. Erwin didn't doubt it. In his bones, he knew that Levi wouldn't stand for it. Levi would get himself killed trying to free Erwin. And Erwin wished that he had a way to stop Levi.  

But he wasn't ready to die. He still had not seen the basement in Shiganshina. Of course, he wanted to live. He wanted to win the war. Eliminate the Titans. But he wanted the truth too. He wanted to see the world beyond the wall.  

Erwin looked around the room, and he saw Levi sitting on the floor, leaning against one of the wooden pillars that supported the ceiling, knees pulled up. Levi was dressed in the clothes that he wore while he was on light duty. His white shirt, dark pants. And he had Erwin's black jacket draped over his knees.  

“Can you still hear?” Levi asked. Erwin swallowed. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't.  

Yes. 

“Good,” Levi said. “You're not going to lose your eye. It's just swollen.” Erwin closed his eyes and rested his head against the wall behind him. “If they try to hang you, I'll stop it.”  

Don't.

“You expect me to stand back and watch?”  

You don't have to watch. But you shouldn't stop it. 

“It doesn't count if you can't say it,” Levi said. “Try for the water again. Use your feet.” Erwin opened his eye. He looked around, the room swirling, Levi's image breaking. And he found the water cup on his right side. “Both feet.” Erwin pressed his whipped back against the hard wall and twisted in place. He had to almost lay down on the floor to be parallel with the wall. When he was positioned to reach for the cup, Erwin leaned over on his left hand as much as he could. The cuff around his wrist pressed into his skin hard. He reached over to the cup with his feet. “Slower, old man.” Erwin wanted to swallow so badly. He moved his feet slower, reached the cup. He grasped it between his two feet, gently bent his knees, dragging the cup closer. “Dumbasses didn't consider your weird, hairy feet.” 

Erwin pulled the cup as close between his legs as he could. Then, he took his feet from the cup, gripped the cup between his thighs and adjusted himself to the more comfortable position of sitting with his back against the wall. Some of the water spilled onto his pants, but the majority of it was still in the cup.  

Once he was comfortable again, Erwin reached between his legs with his left hand and lifted the cup to his swollen, split lips.  

“Slow,” Levi said. Erwin sipped at the water, letting it soothe his mouth. Then, he took a full swallow. And another. “Slow down.” Erwin took another swallow and coughed some of the water back into the cup. He cleared his throat and swallowed the saliva that had collected in response to the water.  

Erwin set the cup down next to his left hip. He cleared his throat and swallowed again. When he swallowed, he tasted blood.  

“I'm with my new squad right now,” Levi said. Erwin nodded, closing his eye again, resting against the wall. “I don't know how to get you out of here.” Erwin reached up and rubbed his nose. It was still bleeding a bit. The blood tickled. “But you can't die on the gallows.”  

I might have to.

Erwin rubbed the blood on his shirt and rested his left hand in his lap.  

“You're supposed to die by a Titan. On the battlefield,” Levi said. “Like all of the Commanders you insisted that I learn about.”  

Do you think they tortured my father here too?

“I don't fucking know. Can you keep your head straight for one second?” Levi's voice was closer. Erwin opened his eye, and Levi was kneeling in front of him.

Levi was wearing his uniform, including his cape. But he didn't have his 3DMG. His hair was wet, and Erwin watched water drip from the tips that were stuck together. His entire uniform was wet.  

“I won't let you die up there like a criminal,” Levi said. “Like a shitty criminal. I don't care if you die while you're doing something illegal, but you can't die in custody.”  

One side of Erwin's mouth tilted up. It hurt his lips. Levi reached forward and ran his thumb over Erwin's cheek. Erwin realized that his swollen eye was watering. Levi looked at his thumb, and Erwin saw that he had blood on his thumb. He wondered if his eye was actively bleeding.  

You seem so real. 

Levi looked at him. 

If you save me tomorrow, they'll kill you too.

“I know,” Levi said. He took out a handkerchief, which was dry despite all of his clothes being soaked. He wiped off his thumb before he put the handkerchief away again.  

Erwin stared at Levi's cravat. He wanted to keep his eye open, but it slipped closed again.  

“Hey.”  

Erwin opened his eye again, and Levi was wearing the clothes that he slept in. Dark pants and a white shirt. He was dry again. And it looked like he had just washed his hair. That's when his hair was the softest. And Erwin wanted to touch him.  His cravat was gone. There were marks on his neck. Erwin had put those marks on Levi with his mouth. Erwin swallowed, tasted blood again. Levi was sitting in front of him this time, with legs crossed.  

“You can't ask me to not stop them from hanging you,” Levi said. Erwin felt both of his eyes burning, stinging. “You're a piece of shit sometimes, but we still need you right now.”  

I don't want to be needed.

   “Erwin.”  

Levi shook his head. He moved over to Erwin's right side. Levi laid down, rested his head in Erwin's lap, and Erwin felt the weight. He knew that Levi wasn't really there, but he felt the weight and heat.  

“They've beat you stupid,” Levi said. “And if I could get in here, I would burn the whole building down.”  

I do feel rather stupid right now, considering that you seem so real. 

“Don't worry about it,” Levi said. “Drink some more water.”  

I'm too tired, Levi. 

His eye closed again, and he felt his head hang. His head ached, but not much more than the rest of him.  

“Erwin.”

Erwin opened both of his eyes that time. He had slept so long that the swelling in his eye had reduced. But his vision was still blurry.  

Levi was hanging from the ceiling by 3DMG, his arms crossed, perfectly balancing with barely any effort.  

“They're going to come again soon,” Levi said. Levi dropped to the floor, pulled his anchors and walked over to Erwin. He stood next to the water cup. Erwin reached over to the cup and drank some more water. “When you get done, throw the cup across the room.” Erwin looked up at Levi.  

Why?

“Just to be a dick,” Levi said. Erwin grinned, and his lips didn't hurt so much anymore. He drank the rest of his water. He tossed the cup, but he couldn't throw it very hard. “Your father is here.” Erwin looked up at Levi. Levi moved out of the way, and Erwin saw his father standing on the other side of the room, dressed in the clothes that he wore the day he died.  

“Hello, son,” he said. Levi sat on Erwin's right side, crossing his legs. Erwin stared at his father. “This young man says that you're going to the gallows tomorrow.”  

Erwin blinked hard enough that his swollen eye hurt.  

Hello, Papa.

“I think you should let him stop them from hanging you,” he said. Erwin looked at Levi, who shrugged, looked disinterested. “You still haven't found out the truth.” Erwin looked back at his Papa. “You still don't know if I died for something real.” Erwin's father walked across the room, closer, but he stopped out of reach. “It's hard to rest without answers,” he said. “You don't want to die that way, Erwin.” Erwin felt something drip onto his shirt. It felt like more blood, but he realized that both of his eyes were wet. “Don't cry, son.”  

Levi leaned against his right side, and Erwin leaned over, pressing his face into Levi's hair. He could smell him. He smelled Levi's scent. Erwin wept into Levi's hair.  

“Levi's dedication to you is powerful, Erwin,” his father said. “There's nothing you can say to stop him. And you know that. You trust him to do the right thing.”  

The right thing to do is let me die. 

He felt Levi tense up.  

“I don't think so,” his father said. “Not yet, anyway. I would have loved to see you grow up into the man you are today.”  

Erwin frowned. That didn't sound like it was from his own mind. He nuzzled into Levi's hair.  

“Erwin?” his father said. Erwin sniffed, and lifted his face from Levi's hair. Levi pushed into him closer. When he looked at his father again, his father was dressed in the clothing they buried him in. “They'll be back soon.” His father smiled at him. “And I've stayed too long.” Erwin sniffled, reached up with his left hand to clear his vision from tears as much as he could. “I love you, son.” More tears filled Erwin's vision. “I'm very proud of you.” A sob was threatening to push out of Erwin's chest. When he had cleared his eyes, he looked back at his Papa.

He was gone.  

“When they come back, it will be time to hang you,” Levi said. Erwin stared at the empty part of the room for a while. He wanted to see him again. But Levi wouldn't be able to stay long either. Erwin turned back to Levi, leaned down, pressed kisses into his damp hair. Levi pressed against him harder. “Don't order me to stop.” Erwin inhaled deeply. “When you see me, don't make me stop.”  

Erwin nodded and closed his eyes. He imagined the scene. When he was up at the gallows, Levi would sabotage the whole thing somehow. He would watch Levi fall out of sky. Cut the rope. Break the gallows. Burn them down, maybe. And then, Erwin would have to hide. Levi would have to hide. The entire Survey Corps would be under suspicion of conspiracy. Hange could handle it though. After they took the king from the throne, Erwin and Levi could come back.

Erwin felt something fuzzy against his fingertips. He opened his eyes. Levi was gone. His neck was sore from leaning down so far on nothing. He looked to his left hand. A rat was sitting next to his fingertips. He swatted at the rat gently, and rat ran away squeaking.  

Levi and his father were gone. Erwin looked around the room, hoping that Levi had stayed behind. He even checked the ceiling. They were both gone.  

The lock on the door began moving, and some of the Military Police opened the door. One of them saw the empty water cup first, but the other two were focused on Erwin.  

“The king is ready to see you, Commander.”

[fig-11]

Silver & Gold

For @ackbang I am your secret santa!! I was so excited to do something for you and I think I may have gone a little overboard but I hope you enjoy and a very merry christmas to you my dear, dear Ack!

A 2-parter of modern AU angst and fluff, struggling middle-aged-ish eruris.

Read it on AO3

[lostcauses-noregrets]

since you are our eruri fanfic enciclopédia, I have come to say that to the person that wrote vampire!erwin x human!levi and killed Levi in their au, you are a sadistic lil thang that I haven't gotten over it, why did you kill human!levi, and in the process hurt vamp!erwin (that was already pretty broken)?

anyway, hope that the ao3 ghost hunts you a lil, if anyone has a happy ending vampire au, Im accepting to help me dela with the pain (has a very weak heart and beed fix it aus to help it heal).

xoxo

I'm afraid the vampire genre isn't known for its happy endings Anon! The Eruri fandom does have a few though...

Thicker Than Water by @ladymacbethsspot This one is fabulous. Read it immediately.

Sanctum by @huxandthehound

Clash by Elivra

honey down ivory by kimchiimoon

Ambrosia by birdfriend

These Bloody Nights by @imawarlock

A Curious Man by @ackbang

Amour by baccuroth

Datura by @ellabesmirched Unfinished, but well worth a read.

[ahiddenpath]

Ask Game

I was tagged by my babe @ackbang!  Thanks <33  Personal asks below the cut!

Age:  29

Birthplace: Baltimore

Current time: 8:52 PM

Drink you last had: water

Easiest person to talk to: my husband

Favourite song: This is an impossible question :x

Grossest memory: Just one, seriously?  I guess the most recent is my father complaining to my mom, aunts, and uncles, on the day their mother was buried, about how he had to spend time with his mom. 

Hogwarts house: I’m a Ravenpuff XD  I could easily be sorted into either Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff, but I usually feel more Ravenclaw.

In love: Yep, since circa 2003

Jealous of people: In general, not at all, but there is one exception.  I have a female cousin whose parents spoil her, and as someone whose parents, uh... did not do that...  Growing up, I felt the weight in the difference between how we were treated.  These days, I understand that I’m better off; my cousin is handed things and whines about how it isn’t enough, whereas I expect to work hard for what I have.  But it still hurts. 

Killed someone: Can’t... say I have.

Love at first sight or walk by again: Are you kidding me, I had to be peer-pressured into asking out the love of my life because of my utter disconnect from sexuality and flirting.

Middle name: Lauren

Number of siblings: 1

One wish:  I want to own a detached home somewhere private.  In general, I want space and solitude.  I also want to become a novelist.  These two desires might... be related?  XD

Person you called last: Probably my husband.

Question you are asked most: Nothing in particular comes to mind.

Song you last sung: I’m a hobbyist vocalist, so I’m constantly singing; I couldn’t tell you.  But this song has been common in my rotation lately.

Time you woke:  9:00 AM

Underwear colour:  nude

Vacation destination: Our last vacation was Hawaii, and our next will be Japan.

Worst habit: Apologizing constantly, not enough confidence, too independent/private

X-rays: I had a ton of Xrays for my hip dysplasia as an infant/toddler, I broke my foot in two places and sprained my ankle in October last year.

Your favourite food: Pizza, ice cream, kefta, tacos al pastor, chicken dishes, especially chicken noodle soup

Zodiac sign: Sun in Capricorn, moon in Gemini

Uhh hmm I’m having a “don’t want to put anyone on the spot” moment, so please consider yourself tagged if you’d like to do this!

[minxiebutt]

Always Gold: Prom [podfic] follow along on AO3 or the tumblr post

thank you @ackbang for this sweet snippet. i swear, final tour-verse is going to rip me a new one. 

[momtaku]

ackbang replied to your post: Dyson anon here. I am disappoint. You post my...

you have a hate blog? what a beautiful day

I do! Although today it turned into a hate meta blog :/ And also nice people keep sending me nice things because they can't follow directions. But yes! Hate blog! https://momtakusuccs.tumblr.com/tagged/momtakusuccs/chrono

[kittyboo8015]

Eruri Drabble

For my favorite Dad, @ackbang

I know you didn’t ask for this but I’ve always wanted to write something for you and I felt inspired by your response to an ask about Levi being a chef and Erwin trying to help out and messing up. This is my take on that. I hope you like it and I love you ❤️

Erwin furrowed his brows in concentration as he slowly fed the dough through the pasta maker. He watched in anticipation as the noodles arrived safely and unbroken draped over his awaiting hand. A satisfied smile crossed his face as he carefully lowered the pasta into the boiling water on the stove.

A nervous excitement buzzed in his veins as he stirred the freshly made tomato sauce he had prepared earlier, bubbling at a perfect simmer. Erwin chuckled to himself as he thought back to a point in time when he had never eaten foods that didn’t come from a jar or box with the words ‘easy’ or ‘fast’ on the label.

_______________

When he and Levi had first started dating, Erwin had never used any kitchen appliances outside of the fridge and microwave. He had been perfectly content with just popping something in, hitting some buttons and being able to scarf it down in minutes.

That had all changed after a disastrous first attempt at surprising Levi with a homemade dinner. Erwin had felt a bit nervous about cooking a meal for his boyfriend, whom just happened to be a professional chef at a busy restaurant downtown. It had been a match made in heaven as far as Erwin was concerned.

Levi liked to cook and Erwin liked to eat. Not only that but Erwin’s eyes had been opened to the world beyond the realm of TV dinners and instant ramen. Levi made such amazing meals for the both of them even when he was tired from a full day’s work. Erwin appreciated that so much that he had decided that he would give Levi a break and return the favor.

Even though Erwin had no cooking experience other than microwaving from his college days and the instructions he had glanced at on wikihow, he figured it couldn’t be that hard. He had chosen to make spaghetti with tomato sauce since the recipe seemed to be straightforward and was even accompanied by pictures. It also involved very few appliances which was good because Levi’s fancy kitchen was pretty much like the small man’s work persona: pristine and intimidating.

Erwin gathered the tomatoes, onions and garlic that the recipe had called for and placed them on the counter. The next step was to boil the tomatoes and sauté the onion and garlic in some olive oil. After taking another glance at the directions on his phone, he noticed that the estimated cooking time was at least 2 hours from start to finish. Erwin now regretted procrastinating for most of the afternoon. After studying the steps again, he figured he could combine a few and still be done before Levi arrived home from work.

Erwin hacked up some onions and garlic and crammed them into the blender along with some tomatoes.He then set a pot with water on the stove and plopped the noodles in. He put the lid on the blender and flipped the switch. The machine made a small screeching sound and then quieted down to a hum. All seemed well so he decided to text Mike about a meme Hange had sent him earlier that he thought was hilarious.

Moments later all hell had broken loose when the lid from the blender shot off towards the ceiling, the contents inside erupting like a geyser covering the once gleaming stainless steel appliances in a torrent of puréed vegetables. Erwin gaped at the scene before him in amazement that turned into sheer panic. Just when he thought that things couldn’t get any worse, he then heard footsteps approaching before they stopped abruptly and a confused “What..the..Fuck?” sounded from the kitchen entrance.

Erwin sighed and turned to face his boyfriend. Levi’s expression appeared to be somewhere between disbelief and disgust. “I tried to surprise you with dinner and I messed up, I’m sorry Levi.” Erwin replied softly and awaited the wrath that was sure to follow.

Levi remained silent and moved forward into the kitchen. Erwin watched anxiously as Levi surveyed the dripping walls and then plucked uncooked pasta from the pot on the stove. Erwin swallowed nervously when Levi turned his attention back to him.

Levi shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. “You’re lucky I love you, ya know that?” Levi asked.

Erwin gave a solemn nod. “I know.” He murmured apologetically.

Levi then sprang into action. “First we’re going to clean this shit up, then we’re ordering takeout and starting tomorrow I’m teaching you how to cook.” Levi ordered as he handed Erwin a bucket and sponge.

“Thank you Levi, I appreciate it.” Erwin murmured apologetically.

Levi sighed.”I’m just glad that you didn’t hurt yourself, idiot. I still love you.” He replied as he swatted Erwin’s ass as he moved past him to get started.

____________________

Levi kept true to his promise and taught Erwin how to cook as they prepared dinner together on the weekends. Erwin enjoyed watching Levi move around the kitchen with the grace of an experienced dancer while Erwin was more like a lame horse. He cherished those lessons because not only did he learn how to cook, he felt that his bond with Levi grew even stronger.

Levi never did forget the dinner disaster but thankfully the only time it ever came up was at social gatherings among friends when Levi overindulged in cocktails which happened pretty rarely. As soon as Erwin heard the words; “Hey Erwin, remember the time you surprised me by making dinner?” He would excuse himself from the room with a groan.

___________

The timer on the oven chimed loudly bringing Erwin back from his memories and into the present. He grabbed some oven mitts and removed the garlic bread from the oven and placed it in the bread basket to cool. He then proceeded to set the table and plated the food knowing that Levi would arrive home at any moment. The only mishap was a small sauce stain on the tablecloth but it was easily remedied by a strategically placed candle holder.

Levi arrived on time as usual and Erwin had met him at the door. “Well I didn’t see any ambulances or fire trucks outside so I’m guessing everything went ok?”Levi asked trying to hide a smile.

Erwin pouted. “Thanks for the vote of confidence darling.” Erwin sulked.

“I’m kidding, you sap.” Levi replied as he walked into the dining room.

__________________

Dinner went perfectly much to Erwin’s relief. Levi actually finished his plate and Erwin beamed with pride at the silent compliment. Levi was not one to feign satisfaction and Erwin loved him for that.

Finally Levi leaned forward and looked Erwin in the eyes. “Hey, do you remember that time-“

Erwin groaned. “Really, Levi?” He interrupted growing irritated.

Levi held up one finger. “ I wasn’t finished, don’t be rude.” He chided. “Remember That time you made that fucking amazing dinner and I let you eat your favorite dessert in bed?”

A crooked grin crossed Erwin’s face when Levi grabbed the strawberries and whipped cream from the refrigerator. “I can’t say I do.” Erwin said huskily.

“Well, get naked and meet me in the bedroom and I’ll make sure you’ll never forget.” Levi purred as he walked past.